Nyx's POV The word was quiet, but it cut through the room like a knife. Kayden took one step forward. “You can’t be serious.”I finally looked at him. His jaw was set, his eyes blazing. “My judgment has been given.”“Your judgment is wrong!” he said, his voice rising. He pointed at the girl, who shrank back. “This is a plant! A story fed to her! Can’t you see that? Lyra’s had days to get a story straight! This proves nothing except that she’s clever!”A hot spike of anger shot through me. It wasn’t about Lyra anymore. It was about the challenge. In front of my guards, in front of a witness, he was openly defying me. Questioning me.“What would you have me investigate, Head of Security?” I asked, my voice dripping with icy scorn. “Her tears? Her matching story? Should I torture this girl until she says what you want to hear?”“I would have you use your brain, not just your guilt!” he shot back. “Lyra tried to have you killed! This is a staged show, and you’re buying the front-row tick
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